while

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Meaning

1. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
2. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
3. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʍaɪl/

Cognate with Dutch

wijl

Cognate with German

Weile

Cognate with Latin

tranquillus

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Sentences

While later works make her specifically human , she
👩

retains her magical powers .

While later works make her specifically human, she retains her magical powers.

The menudo is allowed to continue boiling for an additional three hours while covered .

The menudo is allowed to continue boiling for an additional three hours while covered.

A few
🤏

residents live on board full-time while most visit periodically throughout the year .

A few residents live on board full-time while most visit periodically throughout the year.

Some factions favour a

separate state while others seek
🔍

regional autonomy .

Some factions favour a separate state while others seek regional autonomy.

While working with Quechua Indians , Elliot began preparing to reach the Huaorani .

While working with Quechua Indians, Elliot began preparing to reach the Huaorani.

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